(HBO) - On March 13, in Hoa Binh province, the emulation cluster of 7 provinces in the Northern Midlands and Mountains held a conference to deploy the movement of patriotic emulation and signed an emulation contract in 2023. There was the attendance of the leaders from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the provinces in the emulation cluster, including Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Bac Giang, Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho and Bac Kan.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism form 7 Northern Midland and Mountain provinces: Launching the movement of patriotic emulation and signing the emulation contract in 2023.
The conference has approved the Decision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognizing the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen province as the head unit, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province as the unit of the Vice-Cluster of Emulation Cluster of 7 Midlands and Mountainous provinces in the North. The plan to organize the emulation movement in 2023; The Operational Regulations of the Emulation Cluster.
The movement of patriotic emulation in 2023 has been launched with the theme "Active, creative, flexible, drastic and effective”, including 5 contents and 5 specific emulation targets. In which, 100% of the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the provinces in the Emulation Cluster will successfully implement the targets, tasks, programs and plans for the year; 100% of the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the provinces has developed a plan to launch the emulation movement and signed the emulation agreements to the agencies and units in the whole sector and each civil servant, public employee, and labourer... Based on the specific situation of each locality, it is suggested organizing and launching the emulation sessions with the specific and practical objectives, which is relevant to the content of the emulation movement. The head and deputy head of the emulation cluster are responsible for monitoring, examining, summarizing and reporting the results to the Personal Department, the Ministry of Culture- Sports- Tourism.
At the conference, the delegates have focused on discussing the contents and targets for the development of the cause of culture, sports, tourism and family in 2023. Based on the discussions, the units in the competition cluster have agreed to sign an emulation contract in 2023.
Gongs hold a special place in the cultural and spiritual life of the Muong ethnic people in Hoa Binh province. More than musical instruments, they are an indispensable part of community rituals and collective memory, echoing through generations as a spiritual thread linking the past, present, and future.
Preserving and promoting the cultural values of the Muong ethnic group has become an urgent task in the current context, as many traditional values face the risk of fading away. This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
The Muong ethnic culture, deeply rooted in Vietnam’s mountainous north, continues to be preserved and revitalised by dedicated individuals and communities determined to safeguard their ancestral identity.
The Muong group is one of the largest ethnic minorities in Vietnam, primarily found in Hoa Binh province. The Muong people in Hoa Binh boast a rich and diverse cultural treasure that reflects the unique identity of this ethnic group. Accounting for over 63% of the province's population, they have created and preserved numerous distinctive cultural values, contributing to their unique identity. Their cultural heritage is an invaluable asset, at the heart of their national identity, and represents a vibrant spiritual life that must be preserved and promoted in today’s modern world.
For generations, the ethnic communities of Hoa Binh province, particularly the Muong people, have preserved vibrant festivals deeply intertwined with the region’s geography, nature, and social traditions. These celebrations enrich Hoa Binh’s spiritual life and cultural identity, reflecting both folk beliefs and the intermingling of ethnic customs. Many of these festivals have endured the test of time, passed down through generations and continuing to thrive today. Among them, the Khai Ha (Going Down to the Field) festival stands out as one of the most significant events of the Muong ethnic group.
Muong calendar, known as sach doi, is an ancient folk knowledge system developed through observations of the movement of the pleiades star. This unique calendar consists of 12 bamboo sticks, each representing a lunar month. Specific days within each month are marked with distinct symbols, guiding locals in determining auspicious and inauspicious days for important activities.
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